How would you alter your breathing in order to decrease arterial PCO2?

A. breathe more slowly
B. decrease tidal volume
C. hypoventilate
D. increase alveolar ventilation
E. rapid, shallow panting


Answer: D. increase alveolar ventilation

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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